1989 TVR Speed Eight vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 TVR Vixen. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 TVR Speed Eight weights approximately 333 kg more than 1970 TVR Vixen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 TVR Speed Eight | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Speed Eight | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
